Tuesday, May 5, 2009

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

To help raise awareness, these next few Thursdays are dedicated to those people who are going out there and making a difference!

The past 5 1/2 years have been the hardest years of my life, but good always goes with the bad right? That good is all the wonderful people I have met, lymie and none lymie alike.

We have all come together for May and because of that, I have dedicated these posts to these wonderful people and the good they are doing.

So my first post for Lyme Disease Awareness Month is going to be about my own contribution to the cause:

As most of you know, I have been sick since 2004. In that time I have been through all the 'stages' of illness. From the denial of that first year to the fear and grief when it seemed I wasn't getting any better, to the anger I feel even now, to finally the acceptance stage. It has been the most difficult thing and even though I have accepted the fact that I have Lyme Disease, I still have those days and moments where I question everything and become angry.

But ultimatly, this is a good thing because I can help others who are going through the same things I have been through and help others who don't have to go through the same things.

Awareness is the key!

This is why I came up with my bracelets. They are not just made for lymies, but for all of those people who are sick and need hope. Especially those who want to come together to support one another. You don't have to be ill to want to be aware!

The Healing charm is a symbol of what we are all striving towards. Healing in every aspect.

When I am well enough, I hope to participate in more activities that will raise awareness, but right now, this is what I can contribute.

If your interested in a Healing Bracelet, they are in my store and they cost $15.00 with most of the profits going to those who are in need of treatment. The rest goes towards more supplies for more bracelets =]

This is the first of 4 blog posts that I plan to give you throughout the month of May. Remember, awareness is key and there are those people who are taking things into their own hands!

Love and Energies.

Kayla

P.s. Just so you know everyone, from now on I am going to move health advice to Thursdays because for one, I have something new planned for monday, and for two, I think it's better suited for a Thursday.

About Me

I am a 20 something year old getting through life with chronic illness the best I can; Jewelry designer and jewelry business(s) owner. Entrepreneur. Etsian. Blogger. Social media guru. Health and wellness enthusiast. Taking things one beautiful day at a time!

Kayla's Treatment(s) Fund

Thank you for checking out Kay's Adaptable Adventures! Currently I am fighting Chronic Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and Endometriosis. I'm currently on Medicaid but it's still difficult to get the treatment, supplements, and the therapies I need, especially since most of what I do is natural and holistic; wherever I can get a little help, I will most certainly try! If you donate, your money will go towards helping me afford the things I need to maintain my healing journey. Thank you so much for your donations!